Portrait of a Lady

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857, hacia 1855/1860

The artwork is a portrait of a lady shown from the waist up. She is seated and facing forward, with her body slightly angled to the right. Her facial features include a fair complexion and dark eyes. She has dark brown hair styled in an updo with center-parted hair. The lady is wearing a brown dress with a high lace collar and a decorative brooch at the neckline. Her sleeves are adorned with a patterned fabric in shades of blue and red. The background features a muted, earthy palette with hints of greenery.
Artista
Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857
Fecha
hacia 1855/1860
Tipo
Pintura
Técnica
Óleo sobre lienzo
Medidas
overall (oval): 76,2 × 63,8 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The artwork is a portrait of a lady shown from the waist up. She is seated and facing forward, with her body slightly angled to the right. Her facial features include a fair complexion and dark eyes. She has dark brown hair styled in an updo with center-parted hair. The lady is wearing a brown dress with a high lace collar and a decorative brooch at the neckline. Her sleeves are adorned with a patterned fabric in shades of blue and red. The background features a muted, earthy palette with hints of greenery.

Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857